The other component that could amplify the slowdown is more restrictive bank lending due to their lower risk appetites, concerns about clients’ creditworthiness, and regulatory supervision.
The Federal Reserve announced that it will establish an emergency lending facility to help unclog a short-term credit market that has been disrupted by the viral outbreak.
Bank of America on Monday reached an agreement with homeowners and several state attorneys general to reduce up to $8.4 billion in interest and principal payments.